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Owensville, MO
City in Gasconade County, Missouri.
Population
2,806
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,081
ZIP codes
0
Owensville and its ZIP codes
Owensville at a glance
- Owensville is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,149 a year, 30% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 (39% below Missouri) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Owensville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owensville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,149
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (708), Irish Americans (212), Polish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gasconade County. PPP loans are for Owensville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,337
5,025 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,843 per person
How people get to work
Owensville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owensville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owensville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Owensville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosebudCity | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BlandCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| GeraldCity | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BelleCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LeslieVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SullivanCity | 20 mi | 8.2 |
| St. CloudVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| West SullivanTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| BourbonCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| CubaCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak Grove VillageVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LeasburgVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| LinnCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| StantonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| CharmwoodTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owensville, MO in?
- Owensville is in Gasconade County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Owensville, MO?
- About 2,806 people live in Owensville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owensville?
- Nearby places include Rosebud (5.5 mi), Bland (8.6 mi), Gerald (9.2 mi), Belle (13 mi), Leslie (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023